School Name: LOTUS SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE

Opening Date: Fall 2006

Enrollment: Open to all students of Aurora Public School District. Out of district students are welcome as long as there is availability.

Planned Grade Levels:

• 2006-07 - Grades 6-7; Total 150
• 2007-08 - Grades 6-8; Total 200
• 2008-09 - Grades 6-9; Total 240
• 2009-10 - Grades 6-10; Total 300
• 2010-11 - Grades K-11; Total 650
• 2011-12 - Grades K-12; Total 750
  

   

  Class Sizes: Maximum 26 students per class; Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1 or less

  School Size: Maximum 750 students

  Organization: Sponsored by Lotus School for Excellence Inc, A Colorado Non-Profit Corporation; Waivers from State and District policies will be requested to facilitate innovation.

  Challenge Level:

• High expectations for all students and rigorous academic program
• Specializing in math, science and technology
• Targeting to participate in Math and Science Olympiads
• Enhanced curriculum developed for all National Standards